Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?
a. Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal.
b. Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals.
c. Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age.
d. A 1 year old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age.
e. An active 10 year-old requires about 3200 kcal/day.
ANS: D
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